Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

A collection of expressive stone sculptures in a scenic and serene riverfront location.

A stone marker and sculpture in the city of Riga stake a claim for the very first community Christmas tree.

This charming Latvian lane doubled as Baker Street on the Soviet Union’s version of Sherlock Holmes.

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.

A preserved oak tree about 3,500 years old found in Riga, Latvia.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.

Latvia's symbolic mountain-shaped national library is home to millions of cultural tomes.

This seaside pine grove features an exclusive watchtower that presents amazing views.

A map store filled with original Cold War era Russian maps of the world.

This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.

A former Latvian headquarters of the brutal KGB secret police is now open as a grim reminder of their atrocities.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

A large boulder was declared a local landmark by a popular vlogger.

This 1000 year old relic-filled cave monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site also hosts an amazing micro-miniature museum.

Rubbing the buttons along this statue's coat is considered good luck.

Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.

This former medieval prison now unlocks Estonia’s rich photographic history.

A medieval setting reimagined into a unique art alley.

The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe.

"There's nothing there," and other lies the KGB told us.

The Guardian of Tallinn.